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Admissions & Attendance Officer - Full-time/Part-time

The Churchill School, Hawkinge

  • Ref:KCC886-2692-74S
  • Posted:15/01/2020
  • Pay:Kent Range 5
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:27/01/2020 at 09:00
  • Interviews:30 January 2020

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We are looking to appoint a skilled, enthusiastic and well organised person, with a good sense of humour, to join our Admin Team as an Admissions & Attendance Officer.  The successful candidate will be part of a friendly and hardworking office team, supporting the school, its pupils and parents/carers.

This position is for 35 hours per week (8.00am-3.30pm, including 0.5 hours each lunchtime) 40 weeks per year (Term Time, plus one week).  The pro-rata salary is £15,317-£16,478 (KR5 FTE £18,704-£20,121).

What is essential:

  • A good level of education, including English and Maths.
  • A wide knowledge and understanding of computer programmes such as Microsoft Office.  Knowledge of SIMS would be an advantage.
  • Ability to work within a team, showing support and flexibility, whilst being able to take personal responsibility for organising day to day workload.
  • Friendly and approachable manner with excellent communication skills.
  • Supportive of the school motto. 

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience of working within a school environment.  However, this is not essential. 

The post requires the ability to be methodical and well organised, work well under pressure, using your own initiative and prioritising work within a busy environment.

Informal visits prior to application are very welcomed and encouraged.  

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

Information about the school

The Churchill is a two form entry school in the town of Hawkinge, two miles north of Folkestone and 10 miles from Canterbury and is part of the EKC Schools Trust.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.